Summer 2015 Online Courses

SAVE $$$$ BY TAKING COURSES DURING THE SUMMER! A 3-unit course costs SIGNIFICANTLY less in the summer than it does during the Fall/Spring semesters. Enroll in just one of the online courses listed below for $1,466 + $50 icourse fee, or enroll in two for $2,807 + $100 icourse fees.

Take up to 6 units of credit this summer through our Non-Degree Program.
Reserve a space in the course(s) you wish to take by contacting Ellie
Warder at warder@email.arizona.edu or (520) 621-5903.

BIOC 571 Ecological Principles for Teachers (formerly BIOC 623D Biology Update 2).
Principles of ecology with a focus on applications and current research
appropriate for secondary school biology teachers. This totally online
course is designed for prospective and in-service science teachers who
wish to develop a deeper understanding of ecology. Basic themes include
how organisms interact with other organisms and their environment,
factors that influence the size and stability of populations, how
geography affects biodiversity, and the application of these principles
to current ecological issues including global warming and invasive
species.
Course may co-convene with BIOC 471. Instructor: Maureen Sieberg O'Malley, Ph.D.
Course runs June 1-July 17. 3 units of credit. Course syllabus available soon. Cost: $1,466 + $50 icourse fee

BIOC 572 Advanced Genetics for Teachers is a fully online course designed for in-service science teachers who wish to develop a deeper understanding of central ideas in genetics. Core topics include the molecular basis for inheritance, basic descriptive genetics and the mathematical patterns that explain genetic patterns, gene regulation, genomics, and the use of genetic technologies to address human problems. By participating in this class you will: 1) Relate "classical genetics" phenomena (phenotypic ratios, linkage) to the cellular and molecular relationships that cause these phenomena; 2) Solve problems in genetics drawn from the real world using a variety of techniques; 3) Explain how modern genetic tools, including microarrays, RNAi, transgenic animals, and genomic analysis, allow scientists to elucidate genetic phenomena that are relevant to humans; 4) Summarize and interpret research on various genetic problems and phenomena; and 5) Incorporate principles of genetics and molecular biology into the secondary biology curriculum. Instructor: Lisa Elfring, Ph.D. Course runs June 1-July 17. 3 units of credit. Course syllabus available soon. Cost: $1,466 + $50 icourse fee

Take up to 6 units of credit this summer through our Non-Degree Program.
Reserve a space in the course(s) you wish to take by contacting Ellie
Warder at warder@email.arizona.edu or (520) 621-5903.

In-Person Lab Courses in Summer 2015

BIOC 597c Current Topics for Biology Teaching: Basic Biotechnology. This 2-day laboratory course foocuses on the hands-on activities to support the current content in biotechnology and AP biology classes. It is designed for in-service science teachers who need to develop a deeper understanding of central ideas in biology and biotechnology. Topics include lab safety, pipetting, spectroscopy, transformatsion, PCR, primer design, water testing for microorganisms, SDS-PAGE protein gel electrophoresis and GMO testing. The content and standards covered include inquiry, central dogma of Molecular Biology, biotechnology, evolution, bioinformatics, and recombinant DNA technology. Please bring a laptop with you each day. Instructor: Nadja Anderson, Ph.D. Course runs June 18-19, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm each day in Koffler 541 on the University of Arizona main campus in Tucson. 1 unit of credit. Cost: $572

BIOC 597c Current Topics for Biology Teaching: Advanced Biotechnology. This 2-day laboratory course focuses on advanced hands-on activities to support the current content in biotechnology and AP biology classes. It is designed for in-service science teachers who need to develop a deeper understanding of central ideas in biology and biotechnology. Topics include prepping of solutions, primer design and PCR program, C. elegan mutations genetics, protein analysis: concentrations electrophoresis and Western analysis, library literature research, and bringing more research into the classroom. The content and standards covered include inquiry, central dogma of Molecular Biology, biotechnology, evolution, bioinformatics, and recombinant DNA technology. Please bring a laptop with you each day. Instructor: Nadja Anderson, Ph.D. Course runs July 17-18, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm each day in Koffler 541 on the University of Arizona main campus in Tucson. 1 unit of credit. Cost: $572